Guides · Florida Law
In Florida, a lot of home work does not require a state contractor license — but some absolutely does. Knowing the line protects you from an unlicensed job gone wrong.
Cosmetic and maintenance work — painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, tile, assembly, mounting, pressure washing, pavers, drywall patching, doors and hardware — generally does not require a contractor license. That covers the vast majority of a homeowner’s to-do list.
Our rule is simple and we don’t bend it: we do the unlicensed-safe work ourselves, and anything that needs a licensed electrician, plumber or roofer goes to a vetted licensed partner. That’s the “we got a guy” part. And note — pulling a permit isn’t the same as being a general contractor; some work can be permitted without one.
The cosmetic parts — cabinets, countertops, tile, backsplash, flooring, painting and fixtures that reuse existing hookups — can be done without a contractor license. Moving plumbing or electrical, or anything needing a permit, is handled by a licensed partner.
Plug-in and Wi-Fi cameras (Ring, Nest, Blink, Wyze) and video doorbells, yes. Hardwired, monitored alarm systems are licensed low-voltage work in Florida, so those go to a licensed partner.
No — those are licensed trades in Florida for good reason. We won’t do them unlicensed, and neither should anyone else. We connect you with a vetted licensed pro instead.
We Got A Guy Handyman — your Emerald Coast handyman for assembly, mounting, kitchen & bath refresh, flooring, pavers, repairs and hauling from Destin to Navarre. Licensed-trade work referred to vetted partners. ← More from the blog